Chandan Chaurasia ⁽²⁵⁾

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of our passions. For me, that passion has always been art. However, amidst the demands of work, responsibilities, and the general chaos of life, I found myself neglecting this crucial part of myself. Little did I know that reigniting my passion for art would…

Last year, I found myself standing at the threshold of my 40th year—a juncture where reflection meets anticipation. As I pen down these thoughts, a cascade of emotions unfolds, weaving a narrative of lessons learned, dreams chased, and the subtle undercurrents of change that mark the passage of time. The morning began with a quiet introspection, a ritual that has become customary as birthdays approach.

In the time management process, execution is the hardest part. When you've a detailed plan to spend your tracked time in a wise manner, the next step is to put your plan into action. And you do this by using a tool called Time Boxing. It is a planning tool that's a hybrid of a calendar and a to-do list. It is somewhat like preparing schedules…

Fundamentally, perfectionism is rooted in anxiety—a fear of failure or the belief that making a mistake signifies inherent flaws. It extends beyond the pursuit of excellence; rather, it mirrors an internal landscape entangled in apprehension. This perspective acknowledges that perfectionism is not merely a drive for peak performance but a manifestation of deep-seated anxiety, unveiling the complex relationship between the quest for flawlessness and an…

Today I turn 40. Forty. Four decades of being on Earth. Approaching forty has been a paradox of emotions, a delicate balance between the weight of time's passage and the lightness that comes with a deeper understanding of self. It's as if the hands of the clock are both carrying the burdens of yesteryears and gently lifting the veils that shrouded my true essence. The…